Blaze that left Strafford family homeless likely started on first floor

By Liz Markhlevskaya

lmark@fosters.com

Tuesday, February 26, 2013

STRAFFORD — The Fire Department continues to investigate the cause of the fire that destroyed a First Crown Point Road home last week.

The family of six, which fled the house when the blaze broke out at about 4:30 a.m. on Feb. 17, is currently staying with family in town, after their home at 483 First Crown Point Road was declared a “total loss.”

Fire Chief Paul Stover said that after the layout of the home was studied, and family members interviewed, it appears the fire started on the first floor of the farmhouse. The precise cause of the blaze is still being investigated.

The Strafford School is currently accepting donations for the family members who lost their home. Donations may be monetary, or can include items such as clothing or gift certificates to the grocery store.

The family consists of two adults and four children, including a baby.